Why did the goose get hired as a referee?

It was great at calling fouls.

Did You Know?

Geese honk to communicate, and that honking sound is like a ref's whistle calling "fouls" — plus "fowl" (bird) sounds exactly like "foul" (penalty)! Canada geese can honk loud enough to be heard over a mile away, making them nature's loudest referees. Geese are also surprisingly aggressive during nesting season, often chasing away animals much larger than themselves.